The more I think about this question I would buy a Cressida if it were 1972, which is what my father wanted me to buy instead of the 1972 Celica I purchased (earlier I said it was a 1971, but I found my paperwork and it was a 1972 Celica).

I still think too many auto companies are making cars that look just like the ones they tried to sell the previous year.

BAD mistake.

Proof? They brought back the mustang and look how they sold. Same with other unique look cars.

The Celica was it's own unique style, until they ruined it by making it look like every other car on the road.

1972 and I've got to buy a new car? I'd probably end up with a base-spec MK1 Civic in a solid colour with no options, probably on some sort of hefty hire-purchase "tick" agreement where I pay it back over 10 years.

In reality, I think the 1972 "me" would be driving around in a slightly tired-looking Daihatsu Compagno 4-door with a dubious MOT that I bought off the side of the road.

I would buy a new Cadillac or Ford full size pick-up from a Dealer who had an inventory of Subaru 360 Deluxe sedans that he couldn't sell. If I buy the Ford pick-up, they would load a new Subaru 360 into the bed as a freebie! Or, a free 360 with my new Cady purchase! Sweet deal!
They couldn't sell them in the land and time of the American Muscle Car.

1972 and I've got to buy a new car? I'd probably end up with a base-spec MK1 Civic in a solid colour with no options, probably on some sort of hefty hire-purchase "tick" agreement where I pay it back over 10 years.

There is a mint orange one of those civics right across from my apartment. Its stored inside and ive never seen it move. They look awesome.